India Dominates Australia in First Test

In the first Test in Perth, India is closing in on victory against Australia, who are struggling at 104-5 and chasing an imposing target of 534 runs. Travis Head remains unbeaten on 63, but Australia has lost crucial wickets, including that of Steve Smith, who fell for 17 to Mohammed Siraj, who has taken 3-34. India declared their second innings at 487-6, bolstered by Yashasvi Jaiswal's 161 and Virat Kohli's century. Australia's batting woes continued as they began the day in dire straits at 12-3, with early losses compounding their difficulties. Head's resistance has provided a glimmer of hope, but India's bowlers have dominated, leaving Australia facing one of their most significant defeats in recent history. A win for India would mark only their second Test victory in Perth, highlighting their dominance in the Border-Gavaskar series since 2017.